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Apology

A woman sits on a couch on the other end from her husband, with whom she is clearly angry. Imagine they hit one of your “buttons,” and you had an angry outburst at your spouse. How do you repair the relationship?

What Should I Do After an Angry Outburst at My Spouse?

How do you repair the relationship when you have an angry outburst at your spouse? Read on to learn more about controlling your reactions.

Married couple standing with their backs to each other with arms crossed. The woman looks over her shoulder at the man, wondering how to apologize to her spouse.

The Best Way to Apologize to Your Spouse

A thriving marriage requires two spouses who are good at giving apologies that reflect personal responsibility.

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Mom: Friend or Foe?

Ask the Lord to give you empathy for your mother, to help you understand, and to show you how you can love and support her in her struggles.

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After an Affair is Confessed

Even if your spouse has betrayed you, God promises to still be with you. The Bible reminds us that He is close to those who are brokenhearted. If your marriage is in a dark place, we want to offer some hope. John, Greg and Erin discuss a few helpful tips for couples on how to …

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Remembering What Brought You Together

Sometimes, it’s good to reflect on why you married your spouse. To help you do that, John and Erin discuss the benefits of remembering how you fell in love. Featuring Mrs. Melanie Shankle.

When Your Apology Falls Flat

People have different apology languages just like they have different love languages. A person may apologize, but the apology is not perceived as sincere because it’s spoken in a different language.

Say sorry to your teen when you need to apologize

Sticking With Your Teen: Having to Say You’re Sorry

The most powerful words we can say to our kids (“I’m sorry”) are also the most humbling – and sometimes the most painful.

‘Sorry’ Seems to Be the Hardest Word

Asking for forgiveness is an admission that you’ve made a poor decision – and it can be humiliating to admit you’re wrong – but kids say they respect their parents more when they apologize.

Where Do I Begin?

Saying you’re sorry to your kids opens up plenty of possibilities – all of them good.